Charles Donker aquatints for sale

We are pleased to represent the work of Charles Donker in America. His etchings are quite remarkable for their technical virtuosity and unique vision of the Dutch countryside. In keeping with the tradition of Rembrandt, Seghers and other 17th century Dutch etchers, Donker is inspired by where he lives and describes his homeland with great detail and delicacy. These prints present a special place in the world as seen through the eyes of a master craftsman.

The artist prints his own work and the editions are small, normally 20-30 impressions. Charles Donker's work is in the collection of many prominent museums including the Rijksmuseum, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, The Fountation Custodia, Paris, The Metropolitan Museum, the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam, and the Rembrandthuis Museum. The Rembrandthuis, in fact, produced an important catalog and exhibition of Donker's etchings in 2002-03. The catalog was authored by Eddy de Jongh and Peter Schatborn. Donker has had two exhibitions at the Institut Néerlandis in Paris (1975 and 1979). Further information about the artist is available on request. We can send you a more complete resume should you wish to have one.

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	Berk III (Birch III) Etching and aquatint, 1990, Rijksmuseum CD 90-13, edition 50. 14 5/8 x 11 in. Signed, titled and numbered in pencil. This is a superb impression with full margins. The condition is excellent. The graphic work of Charles Donker is now available via an online catalogue raisonne: rkdmonographs.nl. SOLD

	Beuk (Beech Tree); also called Kale Beukenboom (Bare Beech Tree) Etching and aquatint, 1977-1982, Rijksmuseum CD 77-20 (iv/IV), edition 30. 10 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. Signed in pencil. This is a fine impression in fine condition with full margins. This print is remarkable for it's technical virtuosity and makes one think of Hercules Seghers experimental approach to what is ultimately a rather simple subject. The forth state was done in 1982 with the addition of the aquatint. SOLD

	Fort in de Sneeuw (Rhijnauwen) Etching and aquatint, 1992, Rijksmuseum CD92-1; edition 40. 10 5/8 x 14 1/4 in. Signed and titled in pencil. A superb impression of this potent image. The margins are full and the condition is fine. The addition of aquatint here enhances the effects of a cold winter view with patches of snow. There is a Munch-like vision here but without a human presence. SOLD

	Magnolia (IB) Etching and aquatint, 2008, edition 15. 9 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. Signed and dated (April) in the plate. Signed and titled in pencil. A superb impression of this outstanding print. The margins are full and the condition is fine. This is one of a few variations on this subject, here with the aquatint background to further accentuate the outline of the flowers. SOLD

	Veenlandschap (Veen) Etching and aquatint, circa 1992, Rijksmuseum CD 92-8 (ii/II); edition 40. 9 1/2 x 10 7/8 in. Signed, titled and numbered in pencil. This is a fine impression in fine condition. The margins are full. Veen is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. SOLD

	Vergezicht op Schiermonnikoog Etching and aquatint, circa 1991, Rijksmuseum CD 90-17 (ii/II); edition 25. 7 7/8 x 11 3/4 in. Signed, titled and numbered in pencil. A fine impression in fine condition. The margins are full. This refined and subtle print first appears to depict a mountainous landscape. In fact, the view is of sand dunes along the coastline. Schiermonnikoog is one of the West Frisian Islands in the north of Holland. SOLD

	View in the Ardèche (Vergezicht in de Ardèche) Etching with aquatint, 1976-77, CD 77-8 ((ii/II); edition unknown. 4 x 7 1/2 in. Signed and inscribed in pencil, "proefdruk." This is a fine proof impression of this mysterious, experimental plate. The margins are full and the condition is fine. Donker spent time in this mountainous region of France during the period 1976-1977. SOLD

	Vossegatse Dijk 4, Rhijnauwen Etching and aquatint, circa 1989, Rijksmuseum CD 88-9; edition unknown. 14 3/8 x 11 1/8 in. Titled in the plate and signed and numbered in pencil. This is a fine impression of this large work. The margins are full and the condition is excellent. $850

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